Nutrition Exam 1 (Ch 1,2,3)

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Which of the following statements is true?

"carbohydrate counting" is the USDA's practical component of MyPlate

Jeanette wants to increase her intake of iron without taking dietary supplement. when she shops for food, she read Nutrition Facts labels. Which of the following kids of information will help her choose foods that are the richest sources of iron?

%DVs

elisa weighs 62kg, which is approximately pounds.

136

an 8 ounce serving of a beverage contains 250ml water, 30 mg caffeine, and 3g alcohol. This amount of the beverage supplies kcal

141

three-year old Amanda does not like to drink milk nut she loves pudding made with fat free milk. MyPlate recommend that Amanda should consume 2 cups of dairy products daily. According to the USDA, Amanda can meet this recommendation by consuming cups of pudding daily.

2

a serving food contains 35g carbohydrate, 6g protein, 10g fat, 5mg vitamin E, and 150ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies kcal.

254

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables. How much of the greens should he eat?

4 cups

A serving of food supplies 244 kcal from protein. Based in this information, how many grams of protein are in one serving?

61

Jorge weighs 153 pounds. What is the approximate weight in kilograms?

70kg

Jorge weighs 198 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms?

90kg

The is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medication.

FDA

Which of the following statements is true?

a food cannot be labeled "organic" unless it meets certain government standards.

a group of scientists observe a group of college students over 4 years to determine which of their characteristics leads to weight gain. This study is an example of

a prospective study

the professional football star Andro " The Man" McGraw claims the dietary supplement AminoProFix helped him build muscle mass quickly and safely. His endorsement of the product is an example of

a testimonial

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population

Derek takes protein supplements before and after his workouts. He told his workout partner that he became 200% stronger within a couple of months after he added the supplements to his diet. His report about the effects of the supplements is an example of a(an)

anecdote

which of the following agricultural practices recommended because is can improve the environment?

applying irrigation water directly to the roots of crops

which of the following is phytochemical?

caffeine

most forms of are a source of energy cells.

carbohydrate

a serving of food supplies 18g protein, 20g carbohydrate, 7g fat, 18mg vitamin E, 2mg iron, and 100g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

carbohydrates provide the most food energy

scientists study 200 adults who have type 2 diabetes and 200 adults who have similar characteristics but do not have the disease..............

case-control

according to the U.S. department of agriculture, today's Americans consume more than in 1970.

chicken

today's American's consume more than in 1970.

chicken eggs

a food scientists would like to develop a ready to use therapeutic food that would be consumed by 3 to 5 year old starving children. based on this information which of the following ingredients is not necessary to include in the foods recipe?

cholesterol

which of the following groups of American's is most at risk of undernutrition?

college freshman who live in dormitories

Having a control group enables researchers to

compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group

which of the following websites is most likely a source of biased and unreliable nutrition information?

dietsnnomore4u.com

which of the following foods -related practices is recommended because it can improve the environment?

eating smaller food portions

a group of scientists would like to determine lifestyle factors that are associated with the development of asthma among American children. Based on this information, the researchers should design a study.

epidemiological

scientists who investigate lifestyle factors that influence the prevalence of obesity among different human population groups are conducting a study

epidemiological

scientists would like to conduct a study to identify lifestyle factors that are associated with delayed physical growth among a group of low-income American children. Which of the following research designs would be the best for the researchers to use when designing their study?

epidemiological

information that is based on results of scientific studies

evidence based

Henrique reads the food labels of processed foods to learn about the products nutrient contents as well as the kinds of ingredients they contain. He wants to avoid purchasing ultra processed foods. Which of the following ingredients is in foods that he is likely to avoid?

folate

Jamie wants to eat more foods that are naturally high in phytochemicals and fiber. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend?

fresh fruits and vegetables

a nutrition researcher evenly divides large group of 3-week-old healthy laboratory mice into two groups and keeps the animals in separate rooms ............

he should consider his findings as an observation and redesign the study to include a control group

Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?

heart disease

which of the following recommendations is an overreaching guideline of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

increase your sodium intake to 4000mg/day to lower your risk of hypertension

which of the following periodicals features peer-reviewed articles?

journal of American medical association

which of the following nutrient is a macronutrient?

magnesium

a group of registered dietitians is planning to conduct a scientific study to investigate the effects of eating honey on school- age children's behavior. At first the researchers will

make observations

the fist step of the scientific method usually involves

making observations

Marc was a participant in a clinical study to determine how much niacin cures pellagra the niacin deficiency disease..........

marcs niacin requirement was about 4mg a day

which of the following statements is true?

nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food

which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense?

peanut butter

Phil is a participant in a study designed to examine the effects of taking a dietary supplement on muscle tissue development. Phil suspects he is in the experimental group, because he is certain his muscles are bigger and stronger as a result of taking the product supplied by the researchers. When the study is completed, Phil learns that he did not receive the dietary supplement. Phil thinks the researchers made a mistake—he is certain his muscle mass increased while he took the supplement. According to this information, Phil's belief that his physical condition improved while he participated in the study is an example of

placebo

a group of researchers wants to determine whether certain dietary factors are associated with the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

prospective study

which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

ready to eat cereal with strawberries and fat free milk

Which of these statements is true?

regardless of a farms production methods, the crops frown on that farm and other farms within a 10 mile radius will have the same nutritional value

Kayla was a participant in a clinical study to determine how much vitamin C cures scurvy, the vitamin's deficiency disease. During the study, Kayla consumed only a formula diet that was nutritionally complete, except it did not contain vitamin C. Within a few weeks, Kayla developed scurvy. At that point, researchers gave 2 mg vitamin C to Kayla each day for a week, but her signs and symptoms of scurvy remained. In the weeks that followed, the scientists continued to increase Kayla's intake of the vitamin by 2 mg/week. After a week of taking 10 mg of vitamin C/day, Kayla reported feeling much better. Based on this information, the researchers concluded that Kayla's

requirement for vitamin C was 10mg

Ramon was a participant in a clinical study to determine how much vitamin D is required by healthy humans. During the study, Ramon consumed only a formula diet that was nutritionally complete, except it did not contain Vitamin D.............................................

requirement for vitamin D is 10mcg

a group of nutrition researchers interviews 100 adults who have chronic high blood pressure to determine whether there is an association between consuming diets low in calcium during adolescence and developing high blood pressure in adulthood. this study is an example of a study.

retrospective

which of the following kinds of studies would be the best to use to identify lifestyle factors that may be related to the development of liver cancer in an adult population?

retrospective study

During a television interview, Dr. Ima Quack provides the following statement. "Most Americans suffer from nutritional deficiency diseases and will develop cancer within the next 10 years because they are not taking my megavitamin formula therapy." Dr. Quack's statement is an example of a(n)

scare tactic

Sheena prepared a casserole with canned tuna, cooked egg noddle's, shredded cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise. She would like to serve the casserole with the side dishes or beverages that would make the entire meal have items from 4 different food groups. Which of the following items should she include?

sliced ripe tomatoes

which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

stir-fry made with shrimp, rice, green peas, broccoli, and onions

Researchers at a major American university plan a 10-year scientific study to investigate lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease. Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their research efforts?

submitting the article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journal

Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet. Based on this information, he should

substitute legumes for cheeses

which of the following practice's is most likely to result in a nutrient toxicity disorder?

taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily

Which of the following statements is true?

the traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet.

which of the following practices fits into one of the overreaching guidelines of the Dietary Guidelines?

use dietary supplements to boost intakes of essential nutrients

when following recipes Candice wants to avoid using foods that are sources of solid fat. Which of the following fats should she avoid?

walnut oil


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